Ambivalence || TAEJIN

NEVER LET GO

"Taehyung, how long are you going to follow me around?" Jin asked, gritting his teeth as he walked faster. Taehyung grinned at Jin's comment and increased his pace to match Jin's.

"Unless you tell me where you're going?" Taehyung said, winking at Jin.

Jin returned the gesture with a glare. "How many times do I have to say I'm going to the washroom?"

A sly smile spread across Taehyung's lips. "Then let's go together, what do you say?" he suggested, wiggling his eyebrows.

It took Jin a moment to process what Taehyung meant, and when he did, he pushed Taehyung, almost shouting, "You're such a pervert, Kim Taehyung!"

Saying this, Jin ran away, not even glancing back. Meanwhile, Taehyung bowed to the crowd, apologizing for the commotion. He awkwardly scratched his neck and made his way to where Jin had gone.

Taehyung knew that although Jin was acting annoyed, he was actually enjoying the attention. Their second semester was coming to an end, with exams looming near. However, over the past few months since the incident in the library, Taehyung could genuinely say that he and Jin had grown closer. The awkwardness between them had dissipated, and they would even sit together in their elective class, just like before.

There were times when Taehyung's hand would find Jin's, and they would intertwine their fingers in the middle of lectures. Taehyung's subtle touches would make Jin gasp, but he never pulled away. Taehyung knew Jin was sensitive to his touch, and that's what made him tease him more.

Taehyung had desperately wanted to be paired with Jin again for their project, so they could spend more time together. However, their professor had joked that he regretted pairing them last time, as they had caused too much drama. Although their CGPA was impressive, their professor didn't want any more chaos and wanted to live in peace.

Taehyung had sulked the whole day, but Jin was there to reassure him and make him smile with smooches all over his face, except for the lips. Yes, they had started pecking each other quite often, especially Kim Taehyung, who didn't care where they were or who was watching. Jin didn't mind, but it still made him embarrassed when Taehyung would kiss his knuckles in the middle of lectures, often bending down under the desk as if something had fallen.

Jin still remembered the second-hand embarrassment he had faced when their friends caught them red-handed. The amount of teasing he had endured the following week was unforgettable. Although he got annoyed with Taehyung's tactics sometimes, he would be lying if he said he didn't enjoy it. Just like now, even though he was annoyed, he couldn't stop blushing.

Jin entered the washroom, and just as he was about to relieve himself, his arm was pulled, and his back hit the washroom door. He opened his eyes to see Taehyung hovering over him with a smirk.

"What the fuck are you doing?" Jin whisper-yelled, trying his best to wriggle free from Taehyung's hold.

Taehyung whispered back, moving closer to Jin's face, "What do people usually come to do in a washroom?"

Jin pushed Taehyung's shoulder lightly and looked away, "We might get caught, Taehyung."

Taehyung placed one hand on Jin's cheek and started caressing it. Jin gave in to Taehyung's touch, his eyes closing in the process. He felt the warmth emanating from Taehyung's body, and his hands found their way around Taehyung's neck.

Taehyung reached closer and pecked Jin's forehead. Jin slowly opened his eyes, and they locked with Taehyung's.

The close proximity between them made Jin's mind go blank, and his eyes drifted to Taehyung's lips. He started leaning in, as if Taehyung too was in a daze, the latter began leaning in as well.